The Best Harvest Salad Recipe
This harvest salad literally embodies the rich flavors of the fall harvest, with hearty sweet potatoes, juicy apples and nutty pecans! If I am going to eat a salad, it has to be seriously delicious. And it is totally possible to make a salad that is both nutritious and delicious! The variety of ingredients in this salad offer a variety of flavors and textures that make this salad an absolute pleasure to eat. I would serve this on my Thanksgiving or Christmas menu in a heartbeat! It is gorgeous and full of color, and with so many different delicious ingredients, everyone is bound to love it! You can substitute certain ingredients if you’d like to, making this harvest salad recipe super versatile! I know not everyone is a fan of blue cheese, so you can easily replace it with goat’s cheese or feta. Any crumbly, creamy cheese would be great! Plus, this is a great make-ahead salad. You can make the dressing a few days in advance and a lot of the ingredients can be prepped beforehand, too!
Ingredients Needed
Kale: I like to use kale in this salad, but you can use any greens that you prefer! Spinach or a spring mix would both be delicious. Pecans: For a crunchy and nutty addition! Make sure they are chopped! Blue Cheese: Use your favorite crumbly blue cheese. It can be roquefort or gorgonzola! Or, you can opt for goats cheese or even feta. Pomegranate Seeds: For a burst of tangy fruitiness! Apples: Apples are in season in fall, and I highly recommend making a fall harvest salad with the juiciest apples you can find. Sweet Potatoes: Roasted sweet potatoes make this salad extra hearty and fulfilling. Balsamic Dressing: To make a homemade balsamic dressing, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, honey, dijon mustard, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning!
How to Make Harvest Salad
Tips for Success
Cheese: The cheese here is versatile! If you don’t like blue cheese, you can use goat cheese, feta cheese, or even parmesan cheese. Fruits: Apple makes this salad have an essence of fall, but you can definitely switch it out for pear if you would like! Nuts: If you or anyone you are serving this salad to has a nut allergy, simply switch out the pecans for pumpkin seeds. Dressing: I love making my own homemade version of balsamic vinaigrette, but if you have a favorite store bought version you can definitely use that!
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